Английский для школьников: лексика по темам. Слова, фразы и упражнения для уровня A2–B1

Список слов

family – семья

parents – родители

mother – мама

father – папа

sister – сестра

brother – брат

grandmother – бабушка

grandfather – дедушка

aunt – тётя

uncle – дядя

cousin – двоюродный брат / двоюродная сестра

child – ребёнок

children – дети

husband – муж

wife – жена

relative – родственник

only child – единственный ребёнок

big family – большая семья

Фразы

I have a big family. – У меня большая семья.

There are four people in my family. – В моей семье четыре человека.

I have one sister and one brother. – У меня одна сестра и один брат.

My parents work in an office. – Мои родители работают в офисе.

My grandmother lives with us. – Моя бабушка живёт с нами.

I am an only child. – Я единственный ребёнок в семье.

We often visit our relatives. – Мы часто навещаем родственников.

Текст

My name is Anna, and I am fourteen years old. I would like to tell you about my family. I do not have a very big family, but it is very important to me. There are five people in my family: my mother, my father, my older sister, my younger brother and me. We also have a dog, and we think he is a member of our family too.

My mother is a doctor. She works at a hospital and helps many people every day. She is kind, patient and sometimes a little strict. My father is an engineer. He works in an office and often comes home late, but he always finds time for us. In the evenings, he likes to read or watch TV with the family. I think my parents are very hardworking. They always try to do their best for us.

My sister Kate is seventeen. She is older than me, and sometimes we argue about small things. However, we also share many secrets, and she often gives me good advice. She wants to become a teacher in the future. My younger brother Tom is eight years old. He is funny and very active. He asks a lot of questions and loves playing outside with his friends.

My grandparents do not live with us, but they live near our house. We often visit them at the weekend. My grandmother likes cooking, and she always makes delicious cakes for us. My grandfather tells interesting stories about his childhood. When we visit them, the whole family sits at the table, drinks tea and talks about school, work and daily life.

I also have an aunt and an uncle. They are my mother’s sister and her husband. They have two children, so I have two cousins. We meet each other on holidays and at family parties. When all our relatives get together, we have a very big and noisy family dinner. Everyone talks at the same time, children laugh, and adults discuss different things. I really enjoy these moments.

In my opinion, family is not only about living in the same house. It is about love, support and understanding. When I have problems at school or feel sad, I can always talk to my parents, my sister or even my grandparents. They listen to me and try to help. I know that I am not alone.

Every family is different. Some people have a big family, and some are an only child. Some children live with one parent, and some live with their grandparents. But the most important thing is that family members care about each other. I am happy that I have a family that loves and supports me. I hope that in the future I will have a happy family too.

Упражнения

Match the word and the description

cousin

parents

only child

grandmother

uncle

a) Your mother’s or father’s brother.

b) Your mother and father.

c) The daughter or son of your aunt or uncle.

d) A child with no brothers or sisters.

e) The mother of your mother or father.

Fill in the gaps

Use: sister, big, parents, grandparents, brother, family

I have a ______ family.

My ______ are doctors.

My ______ is older than me.

We visit our ______ on Sunday.

There are five people in my ______.

I have one ______ and no sisters.

Answer the questions

How many people are there in Anna’s family?

What do her parents do?

Who does she visit at the weekend?

Why is family important for Anna?

Ответы

Match

1 – c

2 – b

3 – d

4 – e

5 – a

Fill in the gaps

big

parents

sister

grandparents

family

brother

Answer the questions (примерные ответы)

There are five people in her family.

Her mother is a doctor and her father is an engineer.

She visits her grandparents.

Because her family loves and supports her.

Список слов

friend – друг

best friend – лучший друг

classmate – одноклассник

neighbour – сосед

friendship – дружба

to meet – встречать (ся)

to spend time – проводить время

to trust – доверять

to support – поддерживать

to share – делиться

hobby – хобби

to argue – спорить

to help – помогать

kind – добрый

funny – весёлый

honest – честный

friendly – дружелюбный

shy – застенчивый

Фразы

I have many friends at school. – У меня много друзей в школе.

My best friend lives near my house. – Мой лучший друг живёт рядом с моим домом.

We spend a lot of time together. – Мы проводим много времени вместе.

I can trust my friend. – Я могу доверять своему другу.

Good friends always support each other. – Хорошие друзья всегда поддерживают друг друга.

We sometimes argue, but we always make peace. – Мы иногда спорим, но всегда миримся.

We share the same hobbies. – У нас общие увлечения.

Текст

Friendship is very important in our life. Almost everyone has at least one friend. A real friend is a person who understands you, supports you and stays with you in good and bad times.

I have several friends, but my best friend is called Max. We met in primary school and have been friends for many years. Now we are classmates, and we sit next to each other in the classroom. We often help each other with homework and prepare for tests together.

Max is very kind and honest. He always tells the truth, even if it is not easy. He is also funny and friendly, so many people in our class like him. I am a little shy, but with Max I feel comfortable and confident. I can share my thoughts and feelings with him, and I know he will not laugh at me.

After school, we often spend time together. Sometimes we play football in the yard, sometimes we go for a walk or watch films at home. We both enjoy computer games and reading adventure books. It is great to have the same hobbies because we never get bored.

Of course, we sometimes argue. For example, we may disagree about a game or about what film to watch. However, we try to talk about the problem and understand each other. We do not stay angry for long. In my opinion, it is normal to argue sometimes. The most important thing is to respect your friend and say sorry if you are wrong.

I also have other friends at school. Some of them are my classmates, and some are from other classes. We meet during breaks, talk about lessons, teachers and our plans for the weekend. I think it is good to have different friends because you can learn something new from each person.

Friendship is not only about fun. It is also about trust and support. When I have problems, I can call my friend and talk about everything. A true friend listens внимательно and tries to help. I am happy that I have people in my life whom I can call real friends. I believe that good friendship can last for many years.

Упражнения

Match the word and the description

best friend

classmate

to trust

shy

to share

a) A person who studies in the same class as you.

b) Not very confident when talking to other people.

c) To believe that someone is honest and reliable.

d) A very close friend.

e) To give something to another person or tell them your thoughts.

Fill in the gaps

Use: friend, spend, honest, argue, hobbies, support

I like to ______ time with my friends.

A good ______ always helps you.

It is important to be ______ with your friends.

We sometimes ______, but then we make peace.

We have the same ______.

My friends always ______ me when I feel sad.

Answer the questions

Who is Max?

Why does the writer trust him?

What do the friends do after school?

What is important in friendship?

Ответы

Match

1 – d

2 – a

3 – c

4 – b

5 – e

Fill in the gaps

spend

friend

honest

argue

hobbies

support

Answer the questions (примерные ответы)

Max is the writer’s best friend.

Because he is honest and supportive.

They play football, go for a walk, watch films and play games.

Trust, support, respect and understanding are important in friendship.

Список слов

appearance – внешность

tall – высокий

short – низкий

medium height – среднего роста

slim – стройный

thin – худой

overweight – полный

young – молодой

old – пожилой / старый

beautiful – красивая

handsome – красивый (о мужчине)

hair – волосы

eyes – глаза

fair hair – светлые волосы

dark hair – тёмные волосы

curly hair – кудрявые волосы

straight hair – прямые волосы

glasses – очки

Фразы

She is tall and slim. – Она высокая и стройная.

He has dark hair and brown eyes. – У него тёмные волосы и карие глаза.

My sister wears glasses. – Моя сестра носит очки.

I am of medium height. – Я среднего роста.

She has long curly hair. – У неё длинные кудрявые волосы.

He looks young. – Он выглядит молодо.

What does she look like? – Как она выглядит?

Текст

People often describe appearance when they meet someone for the first time. It helps us understand what a person looks like. Appearance includes height, build, hair, eyes and other features.

I would like to describe my best friend Lisa. She is of medium height and slim. She has long straight fair hair and blue eyes. She usually wears her hair down, but sometimes she makes a ponytail. Lisa has a friendly smile, and many people say she looks very beautiful.

Lisa often wears jeans and T-shirts, but at school she prefers simple and comfortable clothes. She does not wear glasses, but she sometimes wears sunglasses in summer. She likes natural style and does not use much make-up.

My brother looks very different from Lisa. He is tall and a little overweight. He has short dark hair and brown eyes. He usually wears glasses when he reads or works on the computer. He looks serious, but in fact he is very kind and funny.

I think appearance is important, but it is not the most important thing in a person. Some people are very handsome or beautiful, but they are not always kind or honest. In my opinion, character is more important than appearance. However, it is still useful to know how to describe people correctly.

When we describe someone, we can talk about their height, hair colour and style, eye colour and general look. It is also polite to use positive words and not to say anything rude. Every person is different, and that makes our world interesting.

Упражнения

Match the word and the description

slim

curly hair

glasses

tall

fair hair

a) Hair that is light in colour.

b) Not short.

c) Hair with small round shapes.

d) Not overweight.

e) You wear them to see better.

Fill in the gaps

Use: tall, straight, eyes, slim, glasses, dark

She has long ______ hair.

He is very ______ and plays basketball.

Her ______ are blue.

My father wears ______ when he reads.

She is not overweight, she is ______.

He has short ______ hair.

Answer the questions

What does Lisa look like?

Does the brother wear glasses?

Why is character more important than appearance?

How can you describe a person’s appearance?

Ответы

Match

1 – d

2 – c

3 – e

4 – b

5 – a

Fill in the gaps

straight

tall

eyes

glasses

slim

dark

Answer the questions (примерные ответы)

She is of medium height and slim, with long straight fair hair and blue eyes.

Yes, he does.

Because appearance is not the most important thing; personality matters more.

We can talk about height, hair, eyes and general look.

Список слов

character – характер

personality – личность

kind – добрый

friendly – дружелюбный

polite – вежливый

honest – честный

patient – терпеливый

responsible – ответственный

hardworking – трудолюбивый

lazy – ленивый

shy – застенчивый

confident – уверенный в себе

serious – серьёзный

funny – весёлый

creative – творческий

active – активный

calm – спокойный

rude – грубый

Фразы

She is very kind and friendly. – Она очень добрая и дружелюбная.

He is responsible and hardworking. – Он ответственный и трудолюбивый.

I am a bit shy. – Я немного застенчивый.

My brother is very confident. – Мой брат очень уверенный в себе.

She is always polite to teachers. – Она всегда вежлива с учителями.

He can be lazy sometimes. – Он иногда бывает ленивым.

A good friend is honest and supportive. – Хороший друг честный и поддерживающий.

Текст

Every person has their own character and personality. These words describe how we think, feel and behave. Some people are calm and patient, while others are active and energetic. Character makes each person unique.

In my class there are many different personalities. My friend Alex is very friendly and funny. He likes talking to people and easily makes new friends. He is also creative and often has interesting ideas for school projects. However, sometimes he can be a little lazy and forget about homework.

Another classmate, Maria, is very responsible and hardworking. She always does her homework on time and helps others if they have problems. She is polite to teachers and respectful to her classmates. Maria is also quite shy, but when she feels comfortable, she becomes more confident.

I think I am somewhere in the middle. I am usually calm and patient, especially when I work in a team. I try to be honest and kind to everyone. At the same time, I can be serious when the situation requires it. My parents say that I am responsible because I help at home and take care of my younger sister.

It is important to understand that nobody is perfect. Even very kind people can sometimes be rude or angry. The main thing is to learn from your mistakes and try to become a better person. We can develop our character by reading, learning new things and communicating with other people.

In my opinion, personality is more important than appearance. A person may look beautiful, but if they are rude or dishonest, it is difficult to be friends with them. On the other hand, a kind and honest person will always have true friends. That is why I try to work on my character and be the best version of myself.

Упражнения

Match the word and the description

honest

lazy

shy

responsible

polite

a) Not very active and does not like working.

b) Tells the truth.

c) Not confident when speaking to others.

d) Always thinks about duties and does what is necessary.

e) Shows good manners.

Fill in the gaps

Use: friendly, hardworking, calm, rude, creative, confident

She is very ______ and has many friends.

My brother is ______ and always finishes his tasks.

Try to stay ______ in difficult situations.

It is not good to be ______ to other people.

He is very ______ and writes interesting stories.

She feels more ______ when she speaks English now.

Answer the questions

Why is character important?

Which qualities does Maria have?

Can a person change their character? How?

What qualities are important for a good friend?

Ответы

Match

1 – b

2 – a

3 – c

4 – d

5 – e

Fill in the gaps

friendly

hardworking

calm

rude

creative

confident

Answer the questions (примерные ответы)

Because it shows how a person thinks and behaves.

She is responsible, hardworking, polite and a bit shy.

Yes, by learning from mistakes and working on themselves.

Kindness, honesty, support and respect are important.

Список слов

age – возраст

birthday – день рождения

year – год

old – старый / лет

young – молодой

celebrate – праздновать

party – вечеринка

present / gift – подарок

candle – свеча

cake – торт

wish – желать

happy birthday – с днём рождения

invitation – приглашение

guest – гость

balloons – шарики

anniversary – годовщина

surprise – сюрприз

family – семья

Фразы

How old are you? – Сколько тебе лет?

I am twelve years old. – Мне двенадцать лет.

My birthday is in July. – Мой день рождения в июле.

We are going to celebrate my sister’s birthday. – Мы будем праздновать день рождения моей сестры.

I got many presents for my birthday. – Я получил (а) много подарков на день рождения.

Happy birthday! – С днём рождения!

We invited many guests to the party. – Мы пригласили много гостей на вечеринку.

Текст

Birthdays are very important for children and adults. Every year we celebrate the day when we were born. On this day, people often have a party with friends and family. They eat cake, sing songs and receive presents. Candles are usually put on the birthday cake. The birthday person makes a wish and blows out the candles.

I will tell you about my birthday. I am thirteen years old, and I celebrate my birthday every year with my family and friends. My birthday is in March. In the morning, my parents give me presents. I usually get books, clothes or something for my hobby. I feel happy when I receive a gift that I really wanted.

In the afternoon, we invite my friends to a small party at home. We play games, eat snacks and have a big chocolate cake with candles. Everyone sings «Happy Birthday,» and I make a wish before I blow out the candles. Sometimes we also have balloons and decorations. My sister likes to make a surprise for me. One year she hid a small present and I had to find it. It was fun and exciting.

Every year, I think about my age. When I was younger, I could not wait to be older. Now I feel that being thirteen is fun, but time passes very fast. I like that birthdays remind us of family and friends, and that we have a chance to celebrate together. I also like to celebrate my friends’ birthdays. We usually make a card, a small gift and sometimes a cake.

Some people celebrate birthdays at school with classmates. They bring candies, cakes or small gifts for everyone. Teachers often let children play games or sing songs in class. This makes the school day more fun and gives everyone a chance to be together. For older people, birthdays are more quiet, but they are still important. Family and friends often gather for dinner or a party to celebrate.

I think birthdays are special because they are about happiness, family, friendship and fun. Every year, we grow older, learn new things and meet new people. Celebrating a birthday is a nice tradition that reminds us that life is wonderful.

Упражнения

Match the word and the description

candle

gift

invitation

birthday

balloons

a) A paper or card asking someone to come to a party.

b) Something you give someone on their special day.

c) A small stick that you put on a cake and light.

d) The day when a person was born.

e) Round colorful objects used for decoration.

Fill in the gaps

Use: celebrate, age, party, wish, cake, friends, family

Every year I ______ my birthday with my family.

I am twelve years old, so my ______ is twelve.

We have a small ______ at home.

I make a ______ before blowing out the candles.

We eat a big chocolate ______.

My ______ come to my party.

I am happy when my ______ are with me.

Answer the questions

How old is the writer?

When is the writer’s birthday?